TOPAZ STREET, BB1 9RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB1 9RY

TOPAZ STREET, BB1 9RY, Blackburn with Darwen has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This BB1 9RY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB1 postcode area, which has experienced 770 crimes and a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB1 9RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB1 9RY, encompassing approximately 2935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB1 9RY area, explore the BB1 9RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

BB1 9RY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cornelian Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3

TOPAZ STREET, BB1 9RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.56225.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-41.67%
Vehicle crime52.38-28.57%
Other theft21.700.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.58200.00%
Vehicle crime74.0975.00%
Public order62.3820.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.88400.00%
Public order53.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.50150.00%
Vehicle crime31.70-50.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-86.67%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5836.36%
Vehicle crime65.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-75.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5837.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.7514.29%
Vehicle crime42.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7316.67%
Vehicle crime32.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.41-25.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.07300.00%
Drugs22.73100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5025.00%
Vehicle crime33.41-25.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.24-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.7366.67%
Burglary51.700.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime41.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-80.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.410.00%
Vehicle crime53.070.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 202410
June 20242
May 202415
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB1 9RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornelian Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Douglas Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Amber Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wilworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Amethyst Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Peridot Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Beryl Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Gabriel'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pearl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pearl Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Whalley New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gretna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1